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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
I Year B.N.Y.S Degree Examination ? APRIL - 2015
Time: Three Hours
Max. Marks: 80 Marks
PRINCIPLES OF YOGA
QP Code: 2531
(QP contains two pages)
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat, labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
(Note - Answer Section?A and Section?B in separate answer booklets)
Section - A
Multiple Choice Questions
10 X 1 = 10 Marks
1.
Following is a Kriya
a. Nauli
b. Bhastrika
c.
Both
d.
None of the above
2.
Nishkamya is a type of
a. Bhakti
b. Karma
c.
Jnana
d.
None of the above
3.
Ishwara Pranidhana is a
a. Yama
b. Niyama
c.
Asana
d.
Pranayama
4.
Samadhi is
a. Concentration
b. Meditation
c.
Withdrawal of
d.
None of the above
Senses
5.
Smriti is a
a. Vritti
b. Asana
c.
Kriya
d.
None of the above
6.
Gheranda Samhita was authored by
a. Pathanjali
b. Gheranda
c.
Swathmarama
d.
None of the above
7.
Ida & Pingala are types of
a. Karma
b. Bhakti
c.
Jnana
d.
Nadis
8.
"Manaha Prashamanopaya Yoga Ithyabidhiyate" means Yoga is
a. Calming the mind
b. Questioning the
c.
Agitating the mind d.
None of the above
mind
9.
Applications of Yoga include
a. Therapy
b. Fitness
c.
Education
d.
All the above
10. Pranayama is
a. Control of Senses
b. Control of breath
c.
Control of Vision
d.
All the above
Section B
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LONG ESSAYS (Answer any two)
2 X 10 = 20 Marks
11. What is Raja Yoga? Briefly explain the Eight limbs involved.
12. Define Pranayama. Write its types, importance, methods, rules, benefits, regulations and
limitations.
13. What is Kundalini Yoga? Enumerate the various Chakras & explain
SHORT ESSAYS (Answer any ten)
10 X 5 = 50 Marks
14. Give an account of the historical highlights of Yoga & its development
15. Explain briefly about Asana.
16. Explain Karma Yoga briefly.
17. Write about Hatha Yoga & its philosophy
18. What is Mantra Yoga?
19. Write the meaning, type, procedure, effects & benefits of Vajrasana
20. Write the meaning, type, procedure, effects & benefits of Padahasthasana
21. Write the meaning, type, procedure, effects & benefits of Bhujangasana
22. Write about general rules and regulations for the practice of Yoga
23. Describe Laya Yoga briefly.
24. Describe about the importance of yoga in personality development
25. Explain "Yogaha Chitta Vritti Nirodha" briefly.
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